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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 40 MIN

Work, Rest, Calling, and the Goodness of God (with Jordan Raynor)

from Dad Tired · host Jerrad Lopes

What if your job, your parenting, your neighborhood, and your ordinary Monday morning all mattered deeply to God?In this episode, Jerrad sits down with returning guest Jordan Raynor for a wide-ranging conversation about work, calling, the Holy Spirit, fatherhood, and the lies that keep Christian men exhausted.Jordan unpacks why work existed before sin, how our daily jobs can be worship, and why the Holy Spirit empowers us not just for salvation, but for the good works God has prepared for us. The conversation also moves into evangelism, neighborhood faithfulness, the kindness of God, and the freedom that comes from realizing God doesn’t need us. He wants us.This episode is for the dad who feels tired, scattered, overcommitted, or unsure if his everyday life really matters to God.In this episode, we talk about:Why your work matters to GodHow to see ordinary tasks as worshipThe lies and half-truths many Christians believeWhy the Holy Spirit empowers us for good worksHow to talk to your kids about deep theologyWhy saying no can be an act of faithfulnessThe difference between a tired body and a weary soulWhy God doesn’t need you, but graciously invites youMentioned in this episode:VARA Safe Use Promo code DADTIRED for $20 offDad Tired Annual RetreatFree Family Leadership ProgramThe Spirit in You by Jordan Raynor

What if your job, your parenting, your neighborhood, and your ordinary Monday morning all mattered deeply to God?In this episode, Jerrad sits down with returning guest Jordan Raynor for a wide-ranging conversation about work, calling, the Holy Spirit, fatherhood, and the lies that keep Christian men exhausted.Jordan unpacks why work existed before sin, how our daily jobs can be worship, and why the Holy Spirit empowers us not just for salvation, but for the good works God has prepared for us. The conversation also moves into evangelism, neighborhood faithfulness, the kindness of God, and the freedom that comes from realizing God doesn’t need us. He wants us.This episode is for the dad who feels tired, scattered, overcommitted, or unsure if his everyday life really matters to God.In this episode, we talk about:Why your work matters to GodHow to see ordinary tasks as worshipThe lies and half-truths many Christians believeWhy the Holy Spirit empowers us for good worksHow to talk to your kids about deep theologyWhy saying no can be an act of faithfulnessThe difference between a tired body and a weary soulWhy God doesn’t need you, but graciously invites youMentioned in this episode:VARA Safe Use Promo code DADTIRED for $20 offDad Tired Annual RetreatFree Family Leadership ProgramThe Spirit in You by Jordan Raynor

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